Communication on Progress 2014 for Bouygues Construction Sustainable Development Department September 2014

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1 Communication on Progress 2014 for Bouygues Construction Sustainable Development Department September 2014 COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 1

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3 GLOBAL COMPACT PRINCIPLES 1. Companies are encouraged to promote and comply with international laws on human rights within their sphere of influence Human Rights 2013 KEY ACTIONS Ethics and respecting basic human rights - The Bouygues code of ethics, translated into 23 languages, is distributed to all employees. In the code, the Bouygues Group confirms its commitment to the general principles established by the major international agreements: Universal Declaration of Human Rights Global Compact International Labour Organization OECD Anti-Bribery conventions Convention - The Bouygues Human Resources Charter, which aims to affirm, explain and promote three principles: respect, trust and equality. - The alert and denunciation procedure - The Ethics and Compliance training programme for all Management Committees and sales/management functions. - Company s local staff are held to stricter health and safety standards than local legislation in many countries. - Decent working conditions and lodgings which are sensitive to culture and communities. - A rule to refuse any work in UN embargo countries. SECTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE 2013 CSR REPORT (response to article 225 of the Grenelle environmental law) p Good faith practices p The regional, economic and societal impact of the company s activities Citizen engagement - Bouygues Construction offers grants through its Terre Plurielle Foundation for projects sponsored by Group employees to give disadvantaged populations better healthcare, education and social inclusion both in France and abroad (121 projects sponsored so far in 20 countries) - Subsidiaries located in various countries conduct community advocacy actions for education, social inclusion and healthcare. A total of 334 partnerships were supported in 2013 amounting to 3.9 million. p 52 Partnerships and sponsorship actions COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 3

4 2. to ensure that its own companies are not complicit in committing human rights violations Responsible purchasing - Human Rights requirements formalised in the Supplier and Subcontractor CSR Charter: 70% of turnover generated by operational units that included the charter in all of their contracts. - Suppliers reviewed for their CSR performance. In 2013, 2,477 million in purchases were reviewed (EcoVadis and specific SME questionnaires) covering 2,457 suppliers. - QSE audits carried out on our subcontractors: 373 audits in Audit procedures to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are not using forced or child labour. - Signed the French Ministry of Economy s major Contractor SME Charter that includes 10 responsible purchasing commitments. - Expansion of community-based purchasing: Bouygues Construction s Human Resources and the Purchasing Department as part of an AFNOR work group on employing people from the protected worker sector and designing a special manual ( 1,626,000 in turnover devoted to the protected worker sector in 2013) p Subcontractors and suppliers COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 4

5 GLOBAL COMPACT PRINCIPLES 3. Companies are encouraged to uphold freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining Workplace standards 2013 KEY ACTIONS Social dialogue - Social dialogue on a variety of topics beyond the legal requirements (largescale movements, person right to training, time-savings accounts, etc.): 157 collective agreements signed in 2013 (including Annual Mandatory Negotiations). - 86% of employees voted in the last Works Council elections. - Staff representation abroad, even in countries where workers representatives are not legally required. SECTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE 2013 CSR REPORT (response to article 225 of the Grenelle environmental law) p Social relations p 21 Observing International Labour Organization conventions 4. Eradicating all forms of forced or compulsory labour Preventing illegal labour - Audit procedures on construction sites: identity papers checked for all employees, work permits aligned with the relevant authorities, badge entry systems at construction sites, training for site management, etc. - Framework agreements signed with temp agencies that include specific clauses stipulating that staffed workers have legal work status. p 21 - Observing International Labour Organization conventions 5. Effectively eradicating child labour Preventing child labour - Audit procedures to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are not using forced or child labour (principles in the Bouygues Construction Code of Ethics and the Supplier CSR Charter). p 21 - Observing International Labour Organization conventions 6. Eliminating job and occupational discrimination Diversity A unit within the Human Resources department is in charge of the policy to promote diversity: p Equal treatment p Employment COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 5

6 - Seniors: In addition to the generation contract agreements Bouygues Construction has signed, a plan of action is being devised including four sections: defining a community of experts, employability, working conditions including part-time work at the end of worker s careers, and post-retirement skills. Information sessions on retirement-related questions will continue to be given for workers 55 and over. This year, 150 employees took part. - Gender equality: Implementation of 2008 agreements on gender equality in the workplace. In 2013, the Group s actions were reinforced: a diversity guide was issued, a women s network Welink was created (currently with 550 members), a new diversity action plan tackling issues such as hiring, support for women in top management positions, and international communication. - Disabilities: In France, the Bouygues Construction disability policy is supported by a network of disabled project managers, Agefiph agreements and conventions, and a fourpart commitment that focuses on employee awareness, hiring, job retention, subcontracting from the specially adapted and protected worker sector. Disability is also the focus of one of the four key actions of the Success in Diversity policy deployed abroad. Several initiatives have been carried out: an interactive guide listing medical/social establishments for protected work (ESAT & EA) in the Paris region; employment of disabled workers week, including an intranet quiz, workshops, special forums, the A job for a day operation; employee awareness campaigns in association with local entities specialising in disabilities in France and in some of our locations abroad. - Cultural diversity: Induction days held for trainees, student workers and new arrivals; meetings between companies and universities/schools, special partnerships, sponsoring, coaching, etc; a guide to Religion in the Workplace handed out to the HR sector. - Social inclusion: 409 actions conducted in association with local inclusion groups in France in momentous partnerships: Fondation Agir Contre l Exclusion (FACE): training module, design for practical tools, support for construction sites in France s regions, etc. Association Française des Managers de la Diversité (AFMD): proposals for public institutions, organising Pathway Day for people from back to work programmes, etc. Institut du Service Civique: helping devise its structure and administration p Regional, economic and social impact of the company s business on employment and regional development COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 6

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8 GLOBAL COMPACT PRINCIPLES Environment 2013 KEY ACTIONS SECTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE 2013 CSR REPORT (response to article 225 of the Grenelle environmental law) 7. Companies are encouraged to take a cautionary approach to environmental issues Environmental risk management - Environmental risk analysis for projects incorporated into internal processes: 91% of turnover is covered by an ISO certified environmental management system. - A full selection of internal training programmes (targeted audience) + awareness campaigns for all employees - Greenhouse gas emissions recorded for scopes 1, 2 and 3 using the in-house software, CarboneEco. - Environmental risk management on construction sites: Reduction of the environmental impact of our constructions sites with the company s Ecosite environmental system and label, which defines standards in 11 areas: risk analysis, waste, dangerous substances, noise pollution, air pollution, water, biodiversity, energy consumption, cleanliness & tidiness, communication and emergency situations. In 2013, the Ecosite label was awarded to 68% of the Group s worksites. Reduction of local pollution: testing and management of noise pollution, use of self-compacting concrete to eliminate vibrations. - Consumer health and safety: Campaigns to measure the quality of the air, R&D projects on quantifying pollution caused by construction materials in partnership with Saint- Gobain, an internal database of eco-designed products, etc. Environmental conservation in how we operate: Reduced transport emissions: Company vehicles that emit lower levels of CO2, Company travel plans, eco-friendly driving techniques, use of electric vehicles, etc. Reduced consumption of our businesses, including IT, paper, electricity, water, etc. Employee awareness in our offices and on construction sites: eco-friendly action. p Organisation of the company to take into account environmental issues and, if necessary, environmental assessment and certification methods p 29 Resources devoted to the prevention of environmental risks and pollution p Pollution and waste management p Sustainable use of resources p Climate change p Biodiversity protection p Employee training and information sessions on environmental protection p 57 Measures to protect consumer health and safety p Climate change COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 8

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10 8. Undertaking initiatives to encourage greater environmental stewardship Promotion of responsible environmental operations among our customers and suppliers - Suppliers and subcontractors Product quality approach: In 2013, 80% of our turnover was made by entities that had developed a plan of action involving partners, subcontractors and suppliers in our QSE approach QSE audits carried out on our subcontractors: 373 audits in Eco-design: Environmental impact of our jobs reduced while seeking ways to optimise the total cost. This includes energy performance, considerations for comfort, function, and health requirements, limiting the carbon footprint, conserving resources, restricting waste production. To promote these initiatives, the Group refers in particular to environmental certifications (BREEAM, LEED, HQE, etc.) which cover requirements to reduce environmental impact. In 2013, 58% of global orders taken were for buildings with and environmental label or certification (compared to 57% in 2012) An increasing proportion of the Group s construction is covered by endconsumption guarantees to ensure the highest level of energy performance. In 2013, 60 orders were taken with energy performance commitments. Digital modelling deployed to compare a variety of design concepts and guide the final decision for eco-design projects. CarbonEco software designed and used internally to track greenhouse gas emissions generated by construction. It compares eco-variants and tests various operating options. New offers developed such as Be Green, specifically for the private services building market to help customers make sustainable enhancements to their property. New offers developed such as Biositiv to protect biodiversity in major infrastructure projects, and BiodiverCity to protect urban biodiversity. - Environmental partnerships: Member of the WWF s Global Forest and Trade Network to increase purchasing volumes for lumber from forests that are sustainably managed and protect biodiversity and social wellbeing. Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France joined Natureparif, Europe s first regional agency for biodiversity. Biodiversity partnership with the Noé Conservation Association for infrastructure, public lighting and management of parks and gardens. - Operations: Guidance on energy management problems for customers during the operational phase: energy performance contract (Green Office in Meudon), real-time controls for building energy consumption (Hypervision, EnergyPass ) and consumption control. p Organisation of the company to take into account environmental issues and, if necessary, environmental assessment and certification methods p 29 Resources devoted to the prevention of environmental risks and pollution p 37 - Design: Performance commitments p Biodiversity protection p 38 Operations : Endconsumption control COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 10

11 9. Advocating for the development and distribution of environmentally friendly technology R&D and innovation - The majority of the Group s R&D projects are focused on sustainable construction, with 51% of research spending on sustainable construction in Key research programmes: building energy efficiency, cutting carbon emissions, indoor air quality, total building cost analysis, eco-design. An important research programme was launched on self-sufficient buildings in terms of energy, water and waste (Autonomous Building for Citizens). - Biannual innovation competition held by the entities and the Group. Awards for in 2014 will be announced in October. More than 800 entries were made this year. Some of the innovations awarded in 2012: My Eco-High School that involves high school students in reducing energy consumption in their building, using renewable energy in tunnels, etc. Innovation collaborative - The new Build Sustainable and Innovate Chair with the Ponts ParisTech School, Centrale Paris and the Building Technical Scientific Centre (CSTB). The goal is to encourage researchers and PhDs to work on low-carbon technology, sustainable buildings and cities, total cost approach, uses, etc. - Partnership with the Building Technical and Scientific Centre (CSTB) to optimise the Elodie software programme, a lifecycle analysis tool that uses a multicriteria study to assess the environmental quality of jobs. - Cooperative agreements with industry and laboratories. For example: a partnership with Techniwood resulted in the development of Panobloc wood, while a partnership with DualSun a French start-up led to the development of hybrid solar panels. A partnership with Renault was also launched focusing on redeploying used batteries from electric vehicles in buildings to improve energy efficiency. Knowledge transfer and sharing - Leadership of the Sustainable Construction Club, a space for customers and partners of Bouygues Construction to discuss issues. Three Trade Clubs (housing, p Organisation of the company to take into account environmental issues and, if necessary, environmental assessment and certification methods p Consumption of raw materials and measures taken for more efficient use p 38 - R&D (improve energy efficiency) p Relations with individuals or organisations interested in the company s activity COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 11

12 offices and infrastructure) and several theme-based think tanks. Topics dealt with in 2013 include sharing areas and services in dwellings, free time & urban recreation. Members currently include over 400 customers and partners. - Knowledge sharing and exchanges with a wide range of people from civil society working on sustainable construction: assistance with projects led by Afnor, Committee 21, Sustainable Building Plan, Green Building Council, the HQE Association, ECTP (European Construction Technology Platform), E2BA (Energy Efficiency Building Association), IFPEB (French institute for building performance), Efficacity (sustainable city research group comprised of industry leaders, French engineering schools, and universities as part of France s National Investment Programme), the Advancity Centre of Excellence. p Dialogue between Bouygues Construction and its various stakeholders COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 12

13 GLOBAL COMPACT PRINCIPLES Fighting corruption 2013 KEY ACTIONS SECTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE 2013 CSR REPORT (response to article 225 of the Grenelle environmental law) 10. Companies are encouraged to actively fight all forms of corruption, including embezzlement and bribery Business ethics - Implementing a workplace alert system expanded to include anti-trust practices. - More stringent background checks for newly appointed sales staff. - Leadership of an ethics committee. - An Ethics and Compliance training programme for all Management Committees and sales/management functions: 1,872 executives trained in the last three years. p 56 - Actions implemented to prevent corruption COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 13

14 For more information: Link to the 2013 CSR Report (Bouygues Construction s response to Article 225 of the Grenelle environment law): Bouygues Construction 2013 CSR Report Link to the Bouygues Construction 2013 Activity Report: Bouygues Construction 2013 Activity Report Link to the Bouygues Construction sustainable development brochure: Bouygues Construction sustainable development brochure COP 2014 Bouygues Construction 14